UEFI BIOS Engineer - Data Center HWE

Apple Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Sunnyvale seeks a curious UEFI BIOS Engineer to design and validate the firmware for next‑generation server platforms, partnering with ODMs to deliver robust BIOS features and system reliability.

You will work on UEFI BIOS architecture, implement custom features, debug complex firmware issues, and collaborate across HW/SW teams to ensure secure boot, TPM, and platform hardening at scale. The role requires strong C/C++, Bash, Python skills and experience with AMI Aptio V/EDK2, ACPI,

Qualifications

• BS/MS in EE/CE/CS, or equivalent industry experience.
• 6+ yrs as a UEFI BIOS or Firmware Engineer with UEFI BIOS experience
• Strong C/C++ programming skills, including scripting in Bash and Python, are essential.
• Gain an understanding of the AMI Aptio V and EDK2 development, as well as industry-standard specifications like ACPI, IPMI, PCIe, SMBIOS, and UEFI.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement custom features for the UEFI BIOS.
• Debug complex firmware issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to bring up the system, validate the platform, and triage issues.

Skills

UEFI BIOS

Firmware Engineering

C/C++Programming

Bash

Python

AMI Aptio V

EDK2

ACPI

IPMI

PCIe

SMBIOS

UEFI

Education

BS/MS in EE/CE/CS

Tools

AMI Aptio V

EDK2

Job description

We are seeking a curious and self-motivated UEFI BIOS Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of next-generation industry-standard server platforms. Our work focuses on enhancing the reliability, serviceability and security of Apple datacenter systems. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact and collaborate with highly skilled engineers committed to engineering excellence.

Description

We are seeking an UEFI BIOS Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of the next-generation industry-standard server platforms. You will design the UEFI BIOS firmware architecture, collaborate with ODM to develop BIOS, and ensure its robustness against security threats. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact and collaborate with highly skilled teams dedicated to engineering excellence. Your work will be instrumental in delivering features that uphold strong infrastructure reliability, serviceability, and security.

Responsibilities

• As a UEFI BIOS Engineer on the DCHWE team, you will:
• Design and implement custom features for the UEFI BIOS.
• Debug complex firmware issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to bring up the system, validate the platform, and triage issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/MS in EE/CE/CS, or equivalent industry experience.
• 6+ yrs as a UEFI BIOS or Firmware Engineer with UEFI BIOS experience
• Strong C/C++ programming skills, including scripting in Bash and Python, are essential.
• Gain an understanding of the AMI Aptio V and EDK2 development, as well as industry-standard specifications like ACPI, IPMI, PCIe, SMBIOS, and UEFI.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and often ambiguous environment.
• Expertise in server platform interfaces, including PCIe, I2C/I3C, SPI, PMBus, UART, GPIO, PECI/APML, and Ethernet controllers.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills across HW/FW/SW boundaries, with effective collaboration with vendor and hardware teams.
• Understanding the system security features, including secure/verified boot, firmware signing, TPM/ROT, SPDM, vulnerability management, and hardening at scale.
• Collaborate with BMC and work on platform enablement. Familiarity with RAS concepts (fault management, telemetry, recovery).
• Ability to anticipate, identify, and resolve technical and schedule challenges proactively.

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